| Application Status | OPEN |
| Closing Date | 14 November 2026 at 16:00 |
| Bursary Provider | ABB Education Trust |
| Bursary Programme Full Name | ABB Education Trust Bursary |
| Study Level | Undergraduate (Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Diploma) |
| Academic Year | 2027 |
- WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE ABB EDUCATION TRUST BURSARY COVER?
- WHAT ARE THE ABB EDUCATION TRUST BURSARY REQUIREMENTS?
- WHAT DOES THE ABB EDUCATION TRUST BURSARY COVER?
- HOW TO APPLY FOR THE ABB EDUCATION TRUST BURSARY?
- WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE NEEDED FOR THE ABB EDUCATION TRUST BURSARY?
- WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE ABB EDUCATION TRUST BURSARY?
- HOW DO I CONTACT ABB EDUCATION TRUST ABOUT THE BURSARY?
- ABOUT ABB EDUCATION TRUST
WHAT FIELDS OF STUDY DOES THE ABB EDUCATION TRUST BURSARY COVER?
The ABB Education Trust Bursary supports Black female students pursuing engineering qualifications at recognised and accredited South African universities. Preference is given to students studying towards a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Diploma in the following fields:
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
The bursary is intended for students entering their second or higher year of study in 2027. Applicants must have completed their first year of study before applying.
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- See Bursaries Still Open for 2027 applications
WHAT ARE THE ABB EDUCATION TRUST BURSARY REQUIREMENTS?
Applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria to be considered:
- Must be a South African citizen.
- Must be a Black female, as defined by the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act 46 of 2013.
- Must be studying towards a qualification in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering.
- Must have completed the first year of study with a minimum overall average of 60%.
- Must be entering the second or higher year of study in 2027.
- Must be studying at a recognised and accredited university in South Africa.
- Must have a total household income of less than R600,000 per annum.
Black female students with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
HOW TO APPLY FOR THE ABB EDUCATION TRUST BURSARY?
Applications must be completed online through the ABB Education Trust Bursary Application 2027 official page.
WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE NEEDED FOR THE ABB EDUCATION TRUST BURSARY?
Applicants are required to submit the following supporting documents in PDF format:
- Certified copy of the South African ID document.
- Full academic record since Matric.
- Proof of university registration for 2027.
- University fees statement for 2027.
- Proof of student accommodation and its costs, or estimated travel costs if staying at home.
- Parents’ or guardians’ proof of household income:
- Latest payslips if employed.
- Affidavit if unemployed.
- Proof of social grant or pension, where applicable.
WHEN IS THE CLOSING DATE FOR THE ABB EDUCATION TRUST BURSARY?
14 November 2026 at 16:00.
Late applications will not be considered.
HOW DO I CONTACT ABB EDUCATION TRUST ABOUT THE BURSARY?
For bursary-related enquiries, applicants may contact ABB Education Trust directly:
Email: ZA-ZA-EducationTrust@abb.com
ABOUT ABB EDUCATION TRUST
ABB Education Trust is an independently operated South African educational trust that uses the ABB name under licence. It operates separately from the ABB Group and is not an affiliate, agent or partner of ABB Group.
The Trust’s bursary programme aims to support Black female students pursuing engineering studies and to help address the under-representation of women in engineering. Through educational funding, the Trust seeks to assist eligible students in accessing and completing tertiary education.